Alexander Napier (1st Laird of Merchiston)
Alexander Napier, 1st Laird of Merchiston was a Scottish landowner and politician who served as Provost of Edinburgh in 1437–1438.
He was the son of William Napier, Governor of Edinburgh Castle.
He acquired the estate of Merchiston from King James I in 1436.
Napier had two sons, Alexander and Robert. He died around 1454.